12 fishermen released by Sri Lankan government arrive in Thoothukudi
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12 fishermen released by Sri Lankan government arrive in Thoothukudi

The Hindu  

Twelve fishermen from Tharuvaikulam, who were released by the Sri Lankan government, arrived in Thoothukudi in the early hours of Saturday. The Sri Lankan navy arrested a total of 22 fishermen hailing from Tharuvaikulam in Thoothukudi district on August 5 on charges of allegedly crossing the Maritime boundary. The Sri Lankan authorities also seized the boats and detained all 22 fishermen. Following the intervention of the Union Government, the Puttalam court in Sri Lanka ordered the release of 12 fishermen from Maharaja’s boat without any fine two days ago.

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